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Cricket Highlights, Feb 22: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (4th Match) – England vs Australia

Cricket Highlights, Feb 22: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (4th Match) – England vs Australia

ENG vs AUS (4th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling encounter between England and Australia in the 4th match of Group B at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Lahore on February 22, 2025. This high-scoring contest saw Australia chase down a formidable target of 352 runs, securing a five-wicket victory with 15 balls to spare. As we delve deeper, we will explore the key performances, turning points, and how Australia successfully overpowered England’s challenging total to claim a crucial win in the group stage.

England, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, had an aggressive start despite losing Phil Salt early for 10 runs off 6 balls, caught behind off Ben Dwarshuis in the second over. Jamie Smith followed soon after, contributing 15 runs before falling to Dwarshuis again. 

However, the innings was anchored by Ben Duckett, who played a magnificent knock of 165 off 143 balls, including 17 fours and 3 sixes. His partnership with Joe Root was pivotal, adding 158 runs for the third wicket. Root scored a patient 68 off 78 balls, providing stability before being trapped lbw by Adam Zampa.

Despite quick wickets in the middle overs, including Harry Brook (3) and Jos Buttler (23), Duckett continued his dominance until he was dismissed in the 48th over by Marnus Labuschagne, ending an incredible innings. 

Jofra Archer played a crucial cameo at the death, smashing 21 off 10 balls, helping England finish at a formidable 351/8 in their 50 overs. Ben Dwarshuis was the pick of the Australian bowlers, claiming 3/66, while Zampa and Labuschagne picked up two wickets each.

In response, Australia faced early pressure, losing Travis Head for 6 and Steven Smith for 5 within the first five overs. However, Matthew Short steadied the innings with a well-crafted 63 off 66 balls, including 9 boundaries and a six. His partnership with Marnus Labuschagne (47 off 45) rebuilt the innings, but both fell within a few overs, leaving Australia struggling at 136/4. 

The momentum shifted when Josh Inglis produced a breathtaking innings of 120 not out off 86 balls, smashing 8 fours and 6 sixes. He found an able partner in Alex Carey, who contributed a fluent 69 off 63 balls, and the duo stitched together a game-changing 146-run partnership for the fifth wicket.

With the required run rate under control, Glenn Maxwell finished the chase in style, scoring a blistering 32 off 15 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes, ensuring Australia crossed the line in 47.3 overs. England’s bowlers struggled under pressure, with Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone each taking a wicket but conceding runs at an expensive rate.

Australia’s remarkable run chase showcased their batting depth and resilience, while England’s strong total proved insufficient against Inglis’ brilliance. This victory gave Australia a crucial edge in Group B, boosting their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.


England vs Australia Scoreboard

England– 351/8

Australia– 356/5(47.3/50)

Result – Australia won by 5 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Josh Inglis

Cricket Highlights, Feb 22: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (4th Match) – England vs Australia
Josh Inglis

ENG vs AUS Playing XIs

England

Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Australia

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Ingli(WK), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

 

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